| Author | Message | ||
     Truk |
Okay, so I have a slight vibration in the front end and have concluded I need to re-torque my steering stem cap. The manual says to use Loctite 272 when tightening everything back up. I have checked all over town (Auto and Hardware stores.) I found tons of Loctite, but no Loctite 272. I Found a lot of loctite 271, but no Loctite 272. When I asked the employees at the various stores I checked, they just gave me that "deer in the headlight look". Or perhaps the comment "Is that the red one or the blue one?" I didn't find that comment very confidence inspiring since in my mind I was past the "Red or Blue" phase, I was more into the " No. 272" versus "No 271" phase... Any suggestions? Where did you find your Loctite 272? | ||
| Mikej |
http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?&pageid=19&layout=3
http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?&pageid=19&layout=3
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| Geoffg |
Hmmm...I'd maybe re-think that. I did a Google search, and find that Loctite 272 is for "heavy-duty and permanent applications...that require extreme temperature resistance." It's red, BTW. Personally, I think I'd like to be able to undo my steering stem cap again in the future--I'd probably use a less aggressive product, such as 271 (which is still pretty aggressive, but doesn't have the high heat resistance). Check 'em out here: http://www.loctite.us/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm | ||
| Truk |
I find this interesting and based on the description and application of 272 versus 271, wonder why the service manual (pg 1-38)would require 272 on the lower fork clamps fasteners and the steering stem pinch bolt. It would seem that 271 would be better. Is there something I am missing here | ||
| Xring |
Personally, I used 242, the medium strength Loctite, because 1)When I adjusted my steering head bearings the first time, the bolts were tight to the point of appearing to be seized; 2) It seems that adjusting the steering head bearings isn't a one-time thing and 3) I, for one, won't be applying heat to my triple clamps/forks to loosen up the Loctite. Aluminum starts to lose its structural strength at a low temperature, and I don't have any way to gauge how much is too much. I used the blue Loctite, and plan to check the pinch bolts occasionally. Although, for anybody else, I would advise sticking to what the service manual says. Bill | ||
| Truk |
Bill, Have you noticed any significant impact to the frequency of needing to re-torque when using 242? Kurt | ||
| Spiderman |
Use the Blue stuff and you will be fine. | ||
| Brupska |
Yes you will have to check the steering head more than the service manual says. My 9S had a loose steering head after 1000 miles. The dealer told me to check it more often since I rode it hard. They acted like I was a bad person for riding hard. I just told them that is why I got it. LOL. I used red loctite on a steering shaft support in my race car and I couldn't get it off with a air impact wrench. So I will be using the blue also. Good luck Brupska | ||
| Xring |
Hey, Kurt. I haven't had a chance to experiment yet. Just got the bike, the steering head bearings were loose when I got it, and I've only ridden it a few miles since I adjusted them. From prior experience, I won't be using the red Loctite on anything that I plan to remove later. But I'll also keep some allen wrenches handy, and keep an eye on the pinch bolts, at least for a while. Your results may vary. Good luck, Bill |
